# Super Pixel Heroes vs Dunk Beetle

The clearest difference is rating: Super Pixel Heroes at 4.6 against Dunk Beetle's 4.0. Super Pixel Heroes also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 3). Dunk Beetle's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Super Pixel Heroes sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Dunk Beetle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Super Pixel Heroes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super Pixel Heroes has 1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Super Pixel Heroes ships an update every 3 months, Dunk Beetle monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super Pixel Heroes | Dunk Beetle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-pixel-heroes/id1149840530/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-beetle/id6474166822/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 379 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reliance Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673672114) | [ELEMENT6 TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584950362) |

## What reviewers say

### Super Pixel Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-pixel-heroes/id1149840530)

Engage in epic pixelated battles, creating your own superhero identity to defeat villains. Collect and unlock a diverse roster of hilarious action heroes from various themed worlds, unleashing comical finishers and special abilities in retro-style arcade arenas.

**Highlights:** Create superhero identity, Collect legendary heroes, Four thematic worlds (Dino, Jungle, Zombies, Robots), Retro-style arcade action, Unleash hilarious finishers and SPs, Exciting arenas with unique obstacles, Open crates for hero parts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parry's Pouch | $0.99 | one-time |
| ATOM Common | $0.99 | one-time |
| NOISY BOY Common. | $0.99 | one-time |
| SPIKE Common. | $0.99 | one-time |
| KING KONG Common. | $0.99 | one-time |
| MIDAS Common. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rare Starter Pack-Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Baloo's Bounty | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Starter Pack-Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| ATOM Legendary. | $9.99 | one-time |
| KING KONG Legendary. | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chuckle's Chest | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great pixel art graphics
- 🔥 Awesome crossover characters
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎉 Nostalgic and reminiscent of childhood

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Overpowered AI opponents
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 🔒 Difficulty unlocking new characters

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to servers
- Rewards not unlocking properly
- Game crashes after certain playtime
- Unresponsive controls during fights

**Requested features**

- Add more diverse characters and franchises
- Implement online multiplayer mode
- Allow for deeper character customization
- Introduce new game modes and challenges
- Improve the reward system for progression


### Dunk Beetle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunk-beetle/id6474166822)

Guide a young dung beetle with dreams of basketball stardom as he combines music and rhythm with his scoring techniques. Tap to the beat, choose your style, and help him become the best in the insect world.

**Highlights:** Tap-based scoring, Music integration, Style customization, Dunking gameplay, Rhythmic challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosmetic Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super Pixel Heroes free?

Super Pixel Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dunk Beetle free?

Dunk Beetle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Super Pixel Heroes or Dunk Beetle?

Super Pixel Heroes is rated higher. Super Pixel Heroes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Dunk Beetle averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Super Pixel Heroes or Dunk Beetle have ads?

Both Super Pixel Heroes and Dunk Beetle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Super Pixel Heroes or Dunk Beetle?

Super Pixel Heroes ships an update every 3 months, and Dunk Beetle monthly. Most recently, Super Pixel Heroes was updated on September 15, 2026 and Dunk Beetle on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*